Real Estate

Baton Rouge General close to purchasing land for potential Midway Connector

Baton Rouge General has an agreement in place to purchase land in the Baton Rouge Health District that could be the future site of the long-sought Midway Connector, BRG spokesperson Katie Johnston confirmed today. 

Property owner fears new Murphy’s bar will be step back for North Gate neighborhood

Brian Anderson, a Metairie architect who owns three residential buildings on West Chimes Street

Martin Wine Cellar expands offerings with deli sandwiches, salads 

For years, Martin Wine Cellar’s New Orleans and Metairie locations have been known not...

Mortgage rates bounce back up; lending industry hit with layoffs  

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates were back up this week, just as the latest government data shows inflation has not slowed

Council member sides with residents opposing Citiplace hotel proposal

The Metro Council member who represents the Citiplace area says a proposed hotel is not the best use for one of the planned development’s last undeveloped tracts. 

Creative Bloc planning to add Nicholson Drive location 

The team behind downtown’s Creative Bloc coworking space is opening a second location on Nicholson Drive called Creative Bloc @ The Field House, founder John Jackson announced Monday. 

FEMA expected to cover most of GOHSEP’S $1.3M lease at Bon Carré

The federal government is expected to pick up about $1 million of the $1.3 million annual cost to house some of the state’s emergency response and mitigation staff at Bon Carré Business Center, says Casey Tingle, who directs the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. 

Developer seeks mixed-use rezoning for vacant Government Street building

The Planning Commission is scheduled to review a request to rezone 1440 Government St. from light industrial into commercial alcoholic beverage use, according to documents.

US homebuyers rushing to cancel under-contract deals 

Americans are canceling deals to buy homes at the highest rate since the start of the pandemic, CNBC reports. 

Hooper Pointe Apartments sells for $11.75M; El Pollo Loco changes hands 

A California-based investors group has purchased Hooper Pointe Apartments near the intersection of Hooper and Plank roads for $11.75 million